Both Taylor and Ventrone had been ruled out on the team's final injury report of the week, so their absence is not a surprise. All nine players listed as probable to play are active for Sunday's game.

Four injured Steelers placed on inactive list for Sunday

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(10/26/14) Three injured Steelers defenders have been ruled out for the Sunday game against Indianapolis. They are nose tackle Steve McLendon (shoulder), cornerback Ike Taylor (forearm) and safety Shamarko Thomas (hamstring). Tackle Marcus Gilbert (concussion) is also sidelined.

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